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Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

by Mary Jo Buchanan

Starbucks announced that they will make their NASCAR debut at Phoenix International Raceway as a sponsor for Martin Truex, Jr. this race weekend. Starbucks will be an associate sponsor on Truex's Earnhardt Ganassi Inc...

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Hotnuke commented on Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

Will that be a Venti, MJ? Fabulous piece, and expose of this moron Hannan's idiocy. That one crack about the four dollars being what fans spend...

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  I'm more of a grande gal!! I was considering going mano a mano with Hannan, but...
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Sean Costello commented on Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

I literally laughed out loud when I read this. NASCAR fans not being a target for Starbucks? What a joke...I used to work for Starbucks! Take...

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  I love that you used to work for Starbucks - bravo!!

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S M Napier commented on Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

Never caught the Starbuck's bug, did try it, but Gloria Jean was my favorite when I had the urge for a expensive cup of brew. Which...

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  Yes, sponsorship seems to be picking up a bit, doesn't it? Welcome Starbucks and now Dunkin'...

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Henry Ball commented on Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

The Quad Vente Skinny Vanilla Latte Cup - should be fun! Nice read Marry Jo, I like. Thanks - HB

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  Oh a true Starbucks aficionado! Thanks for the read and comment!

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Crabber 1967 . commented on Starbucks and NASCAR Are Perfect Together

While it is great to see a large company become a first time sponsor, to say NASCAR has "appreciation of their fans, with their mission of...

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  Your points are well-taken - many feel the same way. I'm just glad that another sponsor...
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Paige Michael-Shetley commented on Danica Patrick vs. Homegrown NASCAR Talent: Who Is Best for the Sport?

I would love to see a female driver who is a top talent in NASCAR. Someday, it's going to happen. With that said, Danica is NOT...

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  Motor racing is a marketing business and a commercial spectacle, isn't it? The Danica problem is...
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  It is all about marketing Duncan. You have hit the nail on the head.

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Great piece, MJ. I don't see Danica making the jump anytime soon, but it could happen. If it does, NASCAR will be getting a publicity piece...

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Chad Muzzzillo commented on Danica Patrick vs. Homegrown NASCAR Talent: Who Is Best for the Sport?

What is home grown in nascar anymore? Jeff Gordon Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart all came up from midgets and sprint cars. Jimmie Johnson dirt bikes...

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